Press releases

PM (MWK) State Research Awards 2026 go to Tübingen, Mannheim, and Freiburg

Press releaseNew project by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences: Digital collection of basic vocabulary for around 1,500 languages worldwide

PMExternal meeting in Karlsruhe. Public event with lecture by Jörg Schmalian on "Quantum entanglement in quantum materials" on October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at KIT

PMAcademy Day 2025 "Understanding each other – Together into the future" (internal link) at "Heidelberger Herbst"
Public event of all state academies of sciences on September 27, 2025, in the New Auditorium of the University

Press release:Heidelberg Academy Lecture with Christian Drosten (internal link) on the topic of "Genetic engineering research on pathogens after COVID-19"
Public lecture on September 26, 2025, in the Old Auditorium of the University

PM US supremacy in the polycrisis: How global risks threaten democracy (internal link)
Public lecture on July 30, 2025, as part of the employee series "We research. For you." 

PM From Taishan to Wutaishan: How Buddhism found its way to China's sacred mountains (internal link)
Public lecture on July 16, 2025, as part of the employee series "We research. For you." 

PM Public risk. Jaspers and the media(internal link)
Public lecture on July 2, 2025, as part of the employee series "We research. For you." 

PM Excerpting as a basis. News from the Marx-Engels Complete Edition(internal link)
Public lecture on June 18, 2025, as part of the employee series "We research. For you." 

PEAnnual Celebration 2025(internal link) 

PM Social relevance and scientific progress Promoting young science in Baden-Württemberg: The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences awards seven endowed prizes(internal link) 

PMThe double anniversary of Elector Carl Theodor (1724–1799) and his relationship with the old residence of Heidelberg(internal link).
Public lecture on December 18, 2024, as part of the staff series "We research. For you."

PM Understanding past, present, and future challenges for the economy(internal link): Launch of the long-term project "Finance and Business Research from a Long-Term Perspective." New inter-academic project between HAdW and the Academy of Sciences and Literature | Mainz to start in January 2025.

PM "1848 in the Rearview Mirror: Resonances of a European Revolution(internal link)," Heidelberg Academy Lecture with Christopher Clark on November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the New University (Aula), Heidelberg

PM "More powerful than the sword – writing freedom"(internal link), opening on October 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the University Museum and from 6:30 p.m. at the Heidelberg Depot

Press release from the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts (PDF): State Research Prize and Prize for Courageous Science go to researchers from Freiburg, Heidelberg, and Tübingen – Award for three outstanding scientists who have made important contributions to cancer and climate research

Not only in Hebrew. How the Jewish Middle Ages read the Bible(PDF)
Public lecture on July 17, 2024, as part of the staff lecture series "We research. For you."

Women's Rooms: Ceiling Paintings in Baroque Residences Commissioned by or for Women
Public lecture on July 3, 2024, as part of the staff lecture series "We research. For you."

Excerpting as a basis. News from the Marx-Engels Complete Edition
Public lecture on June 19, 2024, as part of the employee series "We research. For you."

Annual celebration of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences on June 8, 2024, welcoming address by Ministerial Director Hans J. Reiter ─ Keynote speech on justice in our education system from the perspective of students ─ Award ceremonies 

Mental stability – How do we find our balance?
Public lecture on June 5, 2024, as part of the employee series "We research. For you."

Academy lecture 2023 with Robert Schlögl –"No energy transition without hydrogen – dimensions and challenges"(PDF), November 13, 2023, Old Auditorium of Heidelberg University.

Academy Day 2023 – Concepts of justice in global comparison – Press release from the Union of Academies – (PDF), November 7, 2023, Berlin.

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences elects Hans-Georg Kräusslich as its new president(PDF).

How Gods Marry: Temple Rituals in South Indian Hinduism(PDF), public lecture as part of the staff series "We research. For you." on July 18, 2023. 

Interdisciplinary Science Communication Day(PDF) – lectures, working groups with presentations, panel discussion – July 6, 2023. 

In the Light of Time(PDF) – Medieval stained glass as an object of faith, longing, and research, public lecture as part of the staff series "We research. For you." on July 4, 2023. 

"There's more to it than that"(PDF) – The psychology of conspiracy theories and unscientific beliefs, public lecture as part of the employee series "We research. For you." on June 28, 2023. 

Annual celebration of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences(PDF) on June 24, 2023. Welcoming remarks by Minister of Science Petra Olschowski and President of the Union of Academies Christoph Markschies ─ Keynote speech on "Energy Supply in Times of Climate Change" by Matthias Kind ─ Award ceremonies

"Now tell me, how are you spiritually?" – On a dazzling concept and the crucial question of late modernity (PDF): Public lecture by Prof. Dr. Michael Höffner (Berlin) as part of the conference "Experiencing Spirituality: The Five Senses in Religious Communities of the Middle Ages" on June 14, 2023.

Innovations from the Paleolithic Age(PDF): Public lecture by Miriam Haidle as part of the employee series "We research. For you." on May 23, 2023

Quantum technology – An opportunity for humanity (PDF): Public lecture by Wolfgang Schleich as part of the external meeting in Ulm on April 22, 2023

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences expands international cooperation(PDF): First joint event with the Estonian Academy of Sciences to take place on April 13, 2023, in Tallinn

The Inscriptions of Schwäbisch Hall(PDF) – Standard work published. Book presentation on April 21, 2023, in Schwäbisch Hall

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences awards seven endowed science prizes ( PDF) to young researchers – including the new Hector Foundation Prize for Computer Science for the first time

Member of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences receives millions in funding(PDF) from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to research rare neurological diseases

Protecting the global climate through national, European, and international law(PDF) - Hybrid lecture by Paul Kirchhof as part of the series "Academy for Future - Climate Crisis: Why Must We Act Now?" on November 22, 2022, at 6:15 p.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM

Indian Consul General visited the project (PDF) "Hindu Temple Legends in South India" of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences

New research project in the Academies Program for the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences: Bible glossaries as hidden cultural carriers(PDF). Judeo-French cultural exchange in the High Middle Ages

Heidelberg Academy Lecture(PDF) with Monika Schnitzer—Chair of the German Council of Economic Experts—talks about "The Importance of Competition for Innovation," November 14, 2022, 6 p.m., Old Auditorium of Heidelberg University

Press release from the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts(PDF): State Research Prizeawarded to physicists Prof. Dr. Anke-Susanne Müller at KIT and Prof. Dr. Stefan Pfister at KiTZ Heidelberg − Minister of Science Olschowski: "Leading research figures in the state | Recognition also for courageous work" − Prize for courageous science goes to Konstanz and Tübingen

"Climate crisis(es) in Russia, the US, and China(PDF): Regional focus and global significance" – Panel discussion (hybrid event) as part of the "Humanities in Dialogue" series (external link) in cooperation with the Max Weber Foundation and the Union of Academies on October 20, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Heidelberg Academy of Sciences (Karlstr. 4) and digitally via ZOOM. The panel discussion will also take place as part of the event series "Academy for Future(internal link) – Climate Crisis: Why Must We Act Now?" 

China in the Climate Crisis(PDF): Authoritarian Environmental Policy and the Development of an Ecological Civilization – Hybrid lecture and discussion as part of the series "Academy for Future(internal link) – Climate Crisis: Why Must We Act Now?" on July 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM

Two new research projects(PDF) for the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences

Opera without singing: the melodrama(PDF). Lecture as part of the employee series "We research. For you." on July 20, 2022, 6:15 p.m.

Humanists in religious conflicts(PDF) – Reuchlin and his student Melanchthon. Lecture as part of the staff series "We research. For you." on July 14, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.

Fake News(PDF) – Disclosure of distorted media reporting. Lecture as part of the employee series "We research. For you." on June 22, 2022, 6:15 p.m.

Between Temple and Animal Cemetery(PDF) – Ancient Egyptian Crocodile God Cults. Lecture as part of the staff series "We research. For you." on June 1, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.

CREATIO - The End as a Beginning(PDF): Global and Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Workshop on May 21, 2022, CATS Heidelberg

Annual celebration of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences(PDF). Welcome address by Minister of Science Theresia Bauer ─ Keynote speech on politics in China by Heidelberg sinologist Barbara Mittler on May 21, 2022, Old Heidelberg University, auditorium

20 Years of Young Science(PDF). Ceremony and public presentation to mark the WIN anniversary, as well as award lectures on May 20, 2022, Karlsplatz, Academy building, and live stream.

"Will my car become smarter than me? Perspectives on autonomous vehicles" (PDF). Public lecture by Prof. Dr. Christoph Stiller (KIT) as part of the "Academy Lectures" series organized in collaboration with the Württemberg State Library on May 3, 2022, 6:00 p.m., WLB Stuttgart or via live stream.

"Catalyst or career brake – How is the coronavirus crisis changing the world of work for women?" (PDF) Public lecture by Michèle Tertilt as part of the "External Session" on April 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m., University of Mannheim, Auditorium, Castle, East Wing, 68131 Mannheim, Germany, and live stream via YouTube.

"Technological alternatives for low-emission mobility" (PDF) – Hybrid lecture and discussion as part of the "Academy for Future(internal link) – Climate crisis: Why do we need to act now?" series on April 5, 2022, 6:00 p.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM.   

Can, should, and do we want to store large quantities of CO₂ underground?(PDF) Hybrid lecture by Friedemann Wenzel as part of the series "Academy for Future (internal link) - Climate crisis: Why do we need to act now?" on March 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM.      

Award-winning: Ten young researchers receive prizes from the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences(PDF)       

Solar energy: Can photovoltaics prevent climate catastrophe? (PDF) Hybrid lecture by Nobel Prize winner Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Klaus von Klitzing as part of the series "Academy for Future(internal link) - Climate crisis: Why must we act now?" on February 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM.                                                              

125 years of the German Legal Dictionary(PDF) - President of the Federal Constitutional Court Stephan Harbarth offers his congratulations 

"The potential of renewable energy in Europe – What is possible?" (PDF) Lecture by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Platt on January 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Heidelberg Academy of Sciences (lecture hall) – Hybrid event with livestream (ZOOM) as part of the new series "Academy for Future (internal link) – Climate crisis: Why do we need to act now?"

"Our Earth has a fever(PDF) – Is there a vaccine? The state of the climate crisis and possible solutions: Hybrid lecture as part of the new series "Academy for Future(internal link) – Climate crisis: Why do we need to act now?" November 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m., Audimax at the University of Hohenheim and digitally via live stream.

Academy Lecture 2021: Andreas Reckwitz on "Loss: The Other Side of Progress" (PDF), November 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Old Auditorium of Heidelberg University and digitally via live stream

Coherence and Upheavals(PDF) – Public interdisciplinary conference of the WIN College with a linguistic supporting program on scientific theory and communication (hybrid event), 8:30 a.m., lecture hall of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and digitally via ZOOM

Philosophical Faith and Christian Faith in Revelation in Karl Jaspers and Bernhard Welte(PDF) – Conference, October 8 and 9, 2021, 3:30 p.m., Catholic Academy of the Archdiocese of Freiburg – Annual Conference of the Bernhard Welte Society in cooperation with the HAdW, the Göttingen Academy of Sciences, and the University of Freiburg

The Southwest and the History of the European Reformation(PDF) – New Insights – Academy Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christoph Strohm (online), September 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – A joint event with the Württemberg State Library

The Arrow of Time – The Eternal Dream of Time Travel(PDF) – Academy lecture by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schleich (online), July 27, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – A joint event with the Württemberg State Library

Final concert(PDF) of the research center "Southwest German Court Music of the 18th Century" - July 17, 2021, at Schwetzingen Palace

Member of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences elected Young Scientist of the Year 2020(PDF)

Manfred Lautenschläger establishes new award for young talent(PDF), which will be presented by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities starting in 2022

Outstanding: six young researchers receive awards(PDF) from the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences

New cooperation project with Heidelberg University and the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts: Hof - Music - City Research Center(PDF)

Three new projectslaunched in the Young Researchers Program (WIN-Kolleg)(PDF) of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences

How will coronavirus change our everyday lives? (PDF) - Statements – Panel discussion – "House of Commons debate" - September 28, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in Karlsruhe

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences elects Bernd Schneidmüller as its new president(PDF)

Human Origins – Digital Future(PDF). Online conference of the research center "The Role of Culture in Early Expansions of Humans" – July 27 to 31, 2020

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences participates in one of the funded consortia of the national research data infrastructure(PDF)

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences awards six prizes for outstanding scientific achievements(PDF)

Most prestigious German award for young researchers goes to Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities fellow(PDF)/ DFG and BMBF present 2020 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Awards / Fruzsina Molnár-Gábor among this year's award winners

"The threat of climate change: Climate neutrality by 2040 – necessary, possible, enforceable?!" (PDF) - External meeting in Hohenheim - November 30, 2019 , University of Hohenheim, Schloss Hohenheim 1, 70599 Stuttgart, 11:00 a.m.

"Heidelberg sinologist Rudolf G. Wagner receives Karl Jaspers Prize posthumously" (PDF) - Invitation to the ceremony - November 14, 2019, Old University (Aula), Grabengasse 1, Heidelberg, 6:30 p.m.

"Karl Jaspers in Heidelberg" (PDF)- Conference with public evening lecture - November 7 and 8, 2019 , University Archives, Akademiestraße 4

"Academy lecture: The first image of a black hole" (PDF) - Lecture - November 4, 2019, Old Auditorium of Heidelberg University

Social inequality in Bronze Age households(PDF) - Press release dated October 15, 2019

"The Silence of Organizations – How Organizations Cover Up Deviance"(PDF) – Academy conference with public evening lecture – October 9 and 10, 2019

"How will autonomous driving change our everyday lives?"(PDF) – Discussion evening – September 23, 2019, ZKM (Media Theater), Karlsruhe

"Themed conference in Munich: Focus on the Middle Ages"(PDF) - September 12 , 2019

"Staff lecture: Medieval monasteries as innovation laboratories" (PDF) – July 10 , 2019

"Serenade concert in the courtyard garden of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences"(PDF) - June 29 , 2019

"Employee presentation: When the big bad wolf was still bad"(PDF) - June 26 , 2019

"Employee presentation: Assur is king"(PDF) - June 5 , 2019

"Annual celebration of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences"(PDF)- May 18 , 2019 in Heidelberg

"Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities honors six young researchers with awards"(PDF) - Award winners' lectures on May 17, 2019

"Aging: Biology and Opportunities (PDF) - Interdisciplinary Symposium" - Heidelberg, March 28 to 30, 2019

"Martin Bucer digital (PDF) – On the international visibility of early modern sources" – Presentation event on February 28, 2019

"Spiritual communities in the Middle Ages between court, city, and monastery"(PDF) – Lecture on February 12, 2019, as part of the conference of the interacademic research center "Monasteries in the High Middle Ages"

External meeting with the University of Konstanz - "How deliberative was the arbitration on "Stuttgart 21"? " (PDF) Linguistic analysis of political communication. " Lecture by Katharina Holzinger

Heidelberg Academy Lecture 2018 - Coincidence in History - History of Coincidence (PDF)

Support for Nepal's cultural heritage - HAdW participates in the documentation of endangered historical monuments (PDF)

15 years of employee lectures "We research. For you.": Homesickness and crime (PDF). Karl Jaspers on the psychopathology of infanticide – July 25, 2018, in Heidelberg